MSNsportsNET.com · May 22, 2017
WVU's Zarbnisky is Mr. Versatility
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia’s Braden Zarbnisky might be the most versatile player in college baseball today.As a pitcher, he ranks sixth in the Big 12 this week with six saves. As a hitter, he sometimes bats third in a Mountaineer lineup that ranks third in the conference in team batting with a .282 average; Zarbnisky, although not having enough at bats to qualify, is hitting at a .333 clip in 93 plate opportunities.
As a base runner, he’s swiped a team-best 11 bases in 11 attempts, tied for 10th best in the conference. He’s also spelled Brandon White in center field when West Virginia coach Randy Mazey wants to give his freshman outfielder a rest.